GP surgery in Selhurst

Selhurst Medical Centre

27 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,771 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 89% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Selhurst Based on 101 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment73

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 54%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 91%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 98%
Needs were met 92% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 45%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 54%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
27 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QA
Phone
020 8684 2010
Website
www.selhurstmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Croydon GP Super Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83611 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 May 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,771registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression8.6%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

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Greenside Group PracticeCroydon, CR0 2UL0.9 miles1240%68%Yes
Country Park PracticeLondon, SE25 5NT0.9 miles238%61%Yes

Common questions

Is Selhurst Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Selhurst Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8684 2010.

How do patients rate Selhurst Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Selhurst Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Selhurst Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Selhurst Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Selhurst Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Selhurst Medical Centre?

Call 020 8684 2010 or visit its website, www.selhurstmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 27 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QA.

How many patients are registered at Selhurst Medical Centre?

Around 5,771 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Croydon GP Super Network PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West London NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.